# Link element

This loads an external stylesheet.

## What does the **`<link>`** element do for CSS?

The `<link>` element loads an external stylesheet.

```html
<head>
  <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/shop.css">
</head>
```

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Updated: October 16, 2026

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